Docket entry for 12/22 injunction hearing says "oral arguments heard." No mention of evidence taken. Here is the state of the docket as of December 27, 2017 in the Leandra English vs Donald Trump and Mick Mulvaney injunction suit (docketed as a declaratory judgment action). Amici and attorney list at bottom of post.
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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Joseph Berns on behalf of All Defendants (Berns, Matthew) (Entered: 11/27/2017)

11/27/2017

MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiff's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order today, November 27, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11. If the parties wish to reschedule the hearing for a later date, they shall confer and jointly contact chambers today by 3:30 p.m. with a mutually agreed upon date and time. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/27/2017)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Thomas Takemoto on behalf of All Defendants (Takemoto, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/27/2017)

11/27/2017

MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that any opposition to the 6 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief shall be filed by tomorrow, November 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/27/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/27/2017)

SUMMONS (4) Issued as to JOHN MICHAEL MULVANEY, DONALD JOHN TRUMP, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

11/28/2017

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 6 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief. It is hereby ORDERED that the amici curiae brief (ECF No. 6-1) shall be deemed filed as of November 27, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/28/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

11/28/2017

MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall appear for a further hearing on the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order today, November 28, 2017, at 4:00 p.m in Courtroom 11. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/28/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae by STATE OF TEXAS, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, STATE OF ALABAMA, STATE OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF GEORGIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief of Texas et al., # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Keller, Scott) Modified to add filers on 11/29/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 11/28/2017)

Minute Order and Entry for Proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Motion Hearing held on 11/28/2017. Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Leandra English 2 DENIED for reasons stated on the record. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (kh) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

11/29/2017

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's ruling on Plaintiff's 2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the 11 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief is DENIED AS MOOT, without prejudice to re-filing for leave to file a brief with respect to the merits or any additional motions for injunctive relief. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/29/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

11/29/2017

MINUTE ORDER: For reasons stated on the record at the hearing on November 28, 2017, Plaintiff's 12 Motion to treat her emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order as a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is DENIED. To the extent that the Motion requests that the Court enter a briefing schedule on the merits, the Motion is DENIED without prejudice. The parties shall meet and confer, and submit, by December 1, 2017, a joint proposed schedule for briefing the merits and/or for briefing a preliminary injunction, should one be filed by Plaintiff by then. If the parties cannot agree on a joint proposed schedule, they shall submit separate proposed schedules. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 11/29/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 11-27-2017; Page Numbers: 1-30. Date of Issuance: 12-1-2017. Court Reporter/Transcriber Timothy R. Miller, Telephone number 202-354-3111, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form

For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenc ed above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.

Redaction Request due 12/22/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/1/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/1/2018.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 11-28-2017; Page Numbers: 1-37. Date of Issuance: 12-1-2017. Court Reporter/Transcriber Timothy R. Miller, Telephone number 202-354-3111, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form

For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenc ed above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.

Redaction Request due 12/22/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/1/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/1/2018.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JOHN MICHAEL MULVANEY served on 12/1/2017; DONALD JOHN TRUMP served on 12/1/2017, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/1/2017., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/1/2017. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 1/30/2018.) (Attachments: # 1 USPS receipts and delivery information)(Gupta, Deepak) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the separate proposed briefing schedules submitted by the parties, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a scheduling conference tomorrow, December 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/4/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/04/2017)

MINUTE ORDER: As discussed at today's scheduling conference, it is hereby ORDERED that: (1) Plaintiff shall file her motion for preliminary injunction by December 6, 2017; (2) Any amicus curiae briefs in support of Plaintiff's motion shall be filed by December 8, 2017; (3) Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiff's motion by December 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.; (4) Any amicus curiae briefs in support of Defendants' opposition shall be filed by December 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.; (5) Plaintiff shall file her reply in support of her motion by December 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.; and (6) A hearing on the motion is set for December 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/5/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/05/2017)

NOTICE OF ERROR re 25 Memorandum; emailed to deepak@guptawessler.com, cc'd 27 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. In future, the memorandum in support and affidavits/exhibits should be attached to the motion docket entry, not filed separately. Do not refile. (znmw, ) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae In Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by Public Citizen, Inc., AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM, CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING, CONSUMER ACTION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER ADVOCATES, NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER, NATIONAL CONSUMERS LEAGUE, national fair housing alliance, Tzedek DC, Inc., United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed amicus brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Smullin, Rebecca) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

12/08/2017

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 27 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae. It is hereby ORDERED that the amici curiae brief (ECF No. 27-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/8/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 28 Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae. It is hereby ORDERED that the amicus curiae brief (ECF No. 28-2) shall be deemed filed as of December 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/8/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

MINUTE ORDER granting, nunc pro tunc, and for good cause shown, the 29 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Brief of Current and Former Members of Congress as Amici Curiae. It is hereby ORDERED that the amici curiae brief (ECF No. 29-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/11/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

12/11/2017

MINUTE ORDER granting, nunc pro tunc, and for good cause shown, the 30 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. It is hereby ORDERED that the amicus curiae brief (ECF No. 30-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/11/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

12/11/2017

MINUTE ORDER granting, nunc pro tunc, and for good cause shown, the 31 Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae. It is hereby ORDERED that the amici curiae brief (ECF No. 31-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 8, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/11/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 37 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. It is hereby ORDERED that the amicus curiae brief (ECF No. 37-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 12, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/14/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/14/2017)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File to File Amicus Curiae Brief Supporting Defendants by THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Memorandum of Law of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America as Amicus Curiae Supporting Defendants, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Pincus, Andrew) (Entered: 12/18/2017)

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 39 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. It is hereby ORDERED that the amicus curiae brief (ECF No. 39-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 18, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/18/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/18/2017)

12/18/2017

MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, the 40 Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae. It is hereby ORDERED that the amici curiae brief (ECF No. 40-1) shall be deemed filed as of December 18, 2017. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/18/2017. (lctjk1) (Entered: 12/18/2017)

AMICUS BRIEF by STATE OF ALABAMA, STATE OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF GEORGIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, STATE OF TEXAS, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF ARIZONA, STATE OF KANSAS, STATE OF MICHIGAN, STATE OF NEBRASKA. (jf) (Entered: 12/19/2017)

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